USA Today: California official confirms loss of life in fires

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The director of the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services says a fire in Northern California has claimed lives. Mark Ghilarducci says the destruction is unbelievable, heartbreaking and the number of deaths is not yet known. (Nov. 9)

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